Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 DD, The best advice I can give is to see a dermatologist. I started having problems with my face, and found out I have cea. We have all sorts of stuff, when we have an autoimmune disorder. Good luck, and hope you can find out what's the cause, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 DD I also developed skin problems, bumps over my face and a red rash which also goes round my neck like a necklace, i to was told i had rosacea Sharon xx [ ] Bumps on Chin I asked this before. My chin keeps breaking out. It itches and gets bumps all over it -- not a rash, but more like zits. Some of them get heads, some don't. I'm on Prednisone, MTX and ARava for RA and some other drugs for other problems. Does anyone else get this? dd ************ **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information. travel.aol. com/deals? ncid=aoltrv00050 000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 dd, I haven't had a bad problem with it, but acne can be a side effect of MTX. Shirley > > I asked this before. My chin keeps breaking out. It itches and gets bumps > all over it -- not a rash, but more like zits. Some of them get heads, some > don't. > > I'm on Prednisone, MTX and ARava for RA and some other drugs for other > problems. > > Does anyone else get this? > > dd > > > > **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel > deal here. > (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Did they prescribe something to help the rosacea? There are a number of really good prescription meds to help. Untreated, rosacea can become quite unsightly (read ugly)...W.C. Fields is a famous person who had it - remember his nose? I started having some skin issues that were diagnosed as rosacea and when I started a prescribed med, it pretty much went away. I still have some red patches, but it's so much better. If it is not effectively treated, rosacea can cause rhinophyma (literally, growth of the nose). With rhinophyma, the nose is bulbous, enlarged and red and there may also be thick bumps on the lower half of the nose and nearby on the cheeks. Rhinophyma occurs mainly in men. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sharon Turtnbull Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Bumps on Chin DD I also developed skin problems, bumps over my face and a red rash which also goes round my neck like a necklace, i to was told i had rosacea Sharon xx [ ] Bumps on Chin I asked this before. My chin keeps breaking out. It itches and gets bumps all over it -- not a rash, but more like zits. Some of them get heads, some don't. I'm on Prednisone, MTX and ARava for RA and some other drugs for other problems. Does anyone else get this? dd ************ **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information. travel.aol. com/deals? ncid=aoltrv00050 000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I know that Prednisone can cause acne on your face and back so it may be the culprit. Here's a list of side effects from long term use. I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis in my hip (2 points here); have a redistribution of body fat (!!); use eye drops twice a day for glaucoma; and have several other sides off and on. Nearly everyone on systemic steroids for more than a month suffers from some adverse effects. These may include any of the following problems, which are not listed in any particular order of importance. * Reduction of your own cortisol production. During and after steroid treatment, the adrenal gland produces less of its own cortisol, resulting from hypopituitary-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression. For up to twelve months after the steroids are stopped, the lack of steroid response to stress such as infection or trauma could result in severe illness. * Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) particularly in smokers, postmenopausal women, the elderly, those who are underweight or immobile, and patients with diabetes or lung problems. Osteoporosis may result in fractures of the spine, ribs or hip joint with minimal trauma. These occur after the first year in 10-20% of patients treated with more than 7.5mg prednisone daily. It is estimated that up to 50% of patients using oral corticosteroids will develop bone fractures. * Reduction in growth in children, which may not catch up when the steroids are discontinued (but it usually does). * Muscle weakness, especially of the shoulder muscles and thighs. * Rarely, avascular necrosis of the femoral head (destruction of the hip joint). * Precipitation or aggravation of diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar). * Increase in circulating blood fat (triglycerides). * Redistribution of body fat: moon face, buffalo hump and truncal obesity. * Salt retention: leg swelling, raised blood pressure, weight increase and heart failure. * Shakiness and tremor. * Eye disease, particularly glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure) and posterior subcapsular cataracts. * Psychological effects including insomnia, mood changes, increased energy, excitement, delirium or depression. * Headaches and raised intracranial pressure. * Increased susceptibility to internal infections, especially when high doses are prescribed (e.g. tuberculosis). Avoid oral live polio vaccination. It is safe to have other routine immunisations. * Peptic ulceration, especially common in those also taking anti-inflammatory medications. * There are also side effects from reducing the dose; these include tiredness, headaches, muscle and joint aches and depression. If you have been prescribed systemic steroids, make sure you understand how to take the medicine safely. Regular monitoring during treatment may include: * Blood pressure * Body weight * Blood sugar Discuss any side effects you may experience with your doctor. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of dgd301@... Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:57 PM Subject: [ ] Bumps on Chin I asked this before. My chin keeps breaking out. It itches and gets bumps all over it -- not a rash, but more like zits. Some of them get heads, some don't. I'm on Prednisone, MTX and ARava for RA and some other drugs for other problems. Does anyone else get this? dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 In a message dated 8/27/2008 4:00:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nuttynurse25@... writes: >Im on plaqanil and arava also..I just started these this month...Yes. I get these pimple like bumps on my face...When one start to clear up another one breaks out....But just like you discribed.Im guesing its the arava...But how long have you been on it...diane? Thanks Diane, I was on Arava for about two weeks, and then got really bad intestinal pain and diarrhea. So I quit for a few days and just started again about ten days ago. I've had a few zits around my nose and on my chin since I started all the RA drugs, but this is worse and just keeps getting worse. Derm appts are booking in November. I do have a call in to my PC. She doesn't work on Wed. It wouldn't be so bad, if they healed quickly, but they don't. dd **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I was put on Metro Gel, and Rosula wash, but it didn't really work for me. I have been trying to stomach antibiotics, but can't really tolerate it. I'm now using Fineacea, it's fairly new. I do have a lot of broken veins in a few areas, so if that don't clear up, I will need to use lasar therapy. I have dry skin really bad, so I use Cetaphil it's OTC, and it works well. You are right, sea can be horrible. When I was first dx, I read all about it, and even cried about the big ugly red nose. There is quite a few people with RA, that have sea as well. I know people with RA do have problems with their skin, just another thorn in our side. Take care, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 dd Im on plaqanil and arava also..I just started these this month...Yes. I get these pimple like bumps on my face...When one start to clear up another one breaks out....But just like you discribed.Im guesing its the arava...But how long have you been on it...diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi DD - I get that all the time. In my case its ingrown hairs - those that don't get yanked out and sometimes that's the way they grow back in. A menopausal thing in my case, I think........Doreen > > I asked this before. My chin keeps breaking out. It itches and gets > bumps all over it -- not a rash, but more like zits. Some of them get > heads, some don't. > > I'm on Prednisone, MTX and ARava for RA and some other drugs for > other problems. > > Does anyone else get this? > > dd > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 DD I also get abdominal cramps,gas and bouts of diarrhea...I have noticed im going more like two bowel movements in a day. I have always been a person that had a problem with that area...but i do notice my fatique is improving and slight improvemeny in my pain...So, I guess I will hang in there and see what happens..diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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